# Timefully vs Mindful Timer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Mindful Timer at free against Timefully's free with in-app purchases. Mindful Timer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 85%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Timefully's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 10) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timefully sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Mindful Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mindful Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timefully has 1.1K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Timefully's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mindful Timer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timefully | Mindful Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timefully-meditation-timer/id1440679849/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindful-timermeditation-timer/id6752609355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 85.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 395 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lalune Creative AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/688846440) | [Burnt Cinnamon Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840159207) |

## What reviewers say

### Timefully

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timefully-meditation-timer/id1440679849)

This app provides a distraction-free meditation timer designed to help users build consistent habits. It offers customizable timers, rewarding progress tracking with virtual tree growth, and detailed statistics to motivate your practice.

**Highlights:** Customizable meditation timer with unlimited presets, Virtual tree growth for practice motivation, Comprehensive session statistics and charts, Emotion and note tracking, Multiple user profiles, Apple Watch integration with heart rate tracking

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual | $11.99 | per year |
| Timefully Annual, 14-day Trial | $11.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and efficient
- 🚀 Streamlined interface
- 💡 Helpful tracking features
- 🌳 Enjoyable tree growth metaphor
- 👍 Customizable timer settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional timer issues
- 🔋 Inconsistent Apple Watch integration
- 💰 Subscription model concerns
- 🔍 Limited emotion/mood tracking options

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not always completing sessions
- Apple Watch integration problems
- Incorrect activity log data

**Requested features**

- More bell/chime sound options
- Ability to adjust timer from Apple Watch
- Option to disable tree growth feature
- Expanded emotion/mood tracking
- Sync progress across devices


### Mindful Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindful-timermeditation-timer/id6752609355)

This app provides a simple, unguided interval timer for self-guided meditation, breathwork, and yoga practices. It features customizable timers, gentle bells, and a distraction-free interface. Save your favorite routines and track your weekly sessions without any ads or subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Multiple automatic timers, Customizable interval bells, Save preset routines, Weekly session tracking, Gentle bell sounds, Distraction-free design, Offline functionality

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium: Bell Sounds, Insights | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium: Bell Sounds, Insights | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timefully free?

Timefully is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mindful Timer free?

Mindful Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timefully or Mindful Timer?

Mindful Timer is rated higher. Timefully averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Mindful Timer averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Timefully or Mindful Timer have ads?

Neither Timefully nor Mindful Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timefully or Mindful Timer?

Timefully ships an update weekly, and Mindful Timer weekly. Most recently, Timefully was updated on October 11, 2026 and Mindful Timer on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*